Dessert Table Ideas: Tea Party Bridal Shower

1. Dessert Table Picture Source

2. Antique Fine Bone China Paragon Tea Cup and by GrammiesCedarChest, $35.00

3.Vintage Pope Gosser Sterling Handpainted Gold by corrnucopia, $42.00

4. Vivid Spring Nature Photography  Pink Peonies by ChasedByBeauty, $30.00

5. Royal Albert American Beauty Rose Teacup and by AntarcticEmpire, $20.99

6. Claro Cake Stand, $39-$59 -Pottery Barn

Bridal Shower Ideas: English Tea Party

1.  Les Belles Roses  Bowl of by GeorgiannaLane, $30.00

2. Vintage Pink and Rose Lusterware Teacup by Royal by graceandivy, $42.00

3. Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleons -Saveur

4. Pink Rose Place Cards Escort Cards - Shop, $25.00

Weddings Trends: Great Gatsby Theme

The Art Deco style is very popular for weddings this year and The Great Gatsby movie, which will be released in May, made this trend even more famous.
For this Art DecoWedding inspiration board I combined antique and hand made items I found on Etsy.
Also, in order to give a modern twist to this Old Hollywood nostalgic theme, I added romantic pink cherry blossom touches.

1. The Classic Crystal and Petal Bandeau Full size by DolorisPetunia, $600.00
2. Pink Cherry Blossom Place Cards Escort Cards by AZCreativeStudio, $25.00
3. Vintage 52 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring by ErstwhileJewelry, $3600.00
4. Blossoming 8x10 Flower Photo Pink Cherry by FlandersField, $25.00
5. Sugar Doilies Sugar Lace Edible Cake by andiespecialtysweets, $90.00

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Elegant Wedding Escort Cards and Place Cards

{Red Poppy Flowers Place Cards - AZCreativeStudio}

Some of my favorite wedding paper items are place cards, table numbers and menus. Today I am going to present some of the floral escort cards I have created in the past months.

{Pink Cherry Blossom Escort Cards - AZCreativeStudio}

The Red Poppy and Cherry Blossom designs were inspired by the Art Nouveau style which was popular between 1890 and 1910. 

This style combined floral elements with curved lines and this is the concept I used when I created these designs   

Each one of them was done using watercolors and pencil and ten more items will complete these series. 

Also, matching table numbers and menus are available in my shop:

Etsy Store: AZCreativeStudio

2013 Valentine's Day Gift Guide

1. Crackle Glass Pink Necklace  Valentine Romantic by sparklechains, $21.50
2. Holding Hands Art Print  Valentines Day Gift by AZCreativeStudio, $17
3. Picture source
4. Hot Pink Raspberry White Chocolate Ganache French by LeBonbonLA, $21.00 ----------------------------

Art Studio Tours: Eeli-Ethel Polli

How does your studio reflect your style?
I have very simple studio environment, full with colorful paint tanks, unfinished and finished paintings, paper clippings and paper. Some of the colors inspire me before I start to paint.

What is the favorite part of your studio?

The favorite part is my work table were I paint and draw. Also my computer desk, where I am working with my photos, working with my blog, drawing and designing. I love to work outside in summertime when sun is shining and I can feel nature around me.

What pieces in your studio inspire you? 

Most of the time,  I look at my own pieces before starting to work. I move them around a lot, so I don't have the same paintings hanging very long. I have other painters' art work in my living room and hallway.

Do you have any handmade or vintage decor pieces?

Not so many: a play horse, some very old paint brushes and vintage paper. Now you are giving me an idea, to start collecting vintage items and somehow hang them to my wall :)

What is favorite color palette and how did you implement this in your space? 

I have white walls, because this is the best color (non-color) to have when I hang my colorful paintings all over the place. I can make an art collection that always goes together and it does not matter what color the artwork is. 

What is the one tool used in your creation process you treasure the most?

My brushes and markers probably, without them I am lost.

What are the books or magazines that inspire you?

I find lots of inspiration from interior magazines, nature books, pattern books to vintage children's books. I love to look also at cooking book, flower books, photo books, art supply catalogs and books about other artists. Art books are so inspiring. The list will be long.

What changes/upgrades would you like to make in the future?

I would love to have a larger table, it is easier to work when you have a lots a space. I have also install better lamps to get better work light.

Find Eeli on:

twitter: www.twitter.com/eeliethel

facebook: Visual Artist Eeli-Ethel Polli

shop: www.etsy.com/shop/eeliethel

http://pinterest.com/eeliethel/pins/

web: www.eeli.dk

{Pictures by Eeli}

Fabulous New Year's Eve Home Party Ideas

 

This year I am thinking of having a New Year's Eve Party at my house. Here are a few decor ideas and tips I would like to share with you. 

The decor should be glamorous. Metallics like gold or silver, dusty pinks and/or black are great picks.  A Happy New Year Banner is a must-have for me. This Happy New Year 2013 banner  decoration is made by CowCountryCreations.

Since you want to take as many photos as possible, make sure you get props like this large Gold  Bokeh GLITTER HOLIDAY Vinyl Photo Backdrop by SwankyPrints or the Perfect Holiday Photo Props Set of 6  Gold by PAPERandPANCAKES.

The menu can kept simple by serving finger food that can be prepared ahead. If you are looking for recipes, this is the book I have and recommend.

Having a dessert buffet is an great idea. You can skip baking and order French Macarons and cookies made by local bakeries or ETSY sellers.  My favorite are: Pink and Gold Brush Embroidered Cookies by SweetAmbs and French Macarons by LeBonbonLA. If you want, you can offer small party favors and package them in glamorous gold boxes from bluechinastudio.

Having a signature cocktail is a great idea. However, if you want to keep it simple, having wine and champagne is sufficient. {Vintage Champagen Flutes Fine Art Print by KittyLWren}

What plans do you have for New Year's Eve? Have you ever hosted a New Year's Eve Party?

Art Studio Tours: Tubidu Graphics

Shop: Tubidu
Owner: Brigitta

How does your studio reflect your style? 
I love love love colors! They make me happy and always fill me with energy. Just to see a color or "exist" in a color can influence my feelings. The studio where I work is really colorful: warm green walls, dark furniture, a red rug. The place is colorful but uncluttered. I find colors to be more inspiring than distracting. I find it easier to focus when everything is balanced around me, a neat, tidy and nice atmosphere which is never boring.

What pieces in your studio inspire you? 

I have objects on my table I love very very much. These are also the things that inspire me. Not because of their color or shape, but because I love them. They aren't particularly beautiful, they are just nice to me for some reason or other. I also love ambiance lights, candles and small lamps. They calm me down, and they make any space nicer.

What is the favorite part of your studio?

I love every place where the sun shines, but I spend most of my time at my table, working on my illustrations.

Do you have any handmade or vintage decor pieces?

Yes, there are also handmade and vintage pieces in the room. Drawings and prints on the wall, paintings on the floor by the wall and old books. Not really as decoration but as inspirational reading matter. 

What is favorite color palette and how did you implement this in your space? 

Lately, the color I’ve been using frequently is blue. My favorite color - the color I love to use in my works, that is - changes from time to time.

That's one of the reasons I like a colorful working environment. 

In my work, I love to mix intensive, strong colors with the tones of the same color or with a color which is near  this color on the color wheel , like mixing  blue with green or yellow or  mixing red with purple or yellow.  Clear blue or turquoise, yellow, and maybe red  - these are the colors which have been inspiring me recently.  

Intensive colors I like appear in my studio as well, the colors of the  the walls, the furniture, the accessories and lights create a strong contrast. 

What is the one tool used in your creation process you treasure the most?

I like to draw in the traditional way, putting down my ideas on paper. I like traditional tools and materials like paper, pencil, ink or paint. I enjoy choosing between different kinds of paper with different thickness and texture, I enjoy comparing the various tones of white paper. I just love clean paper, love to imagine what will be created on the paper, and to draw the first line. Also, blank paper or a blank canvas inspires me. There is always the possibility in the blank, empty surface for something to be expressed that has never been expressed before.

I also use a digital table, which I like very much, but sometimes I feel that there isn't a real connection between my emotions and the character, the shape and dynamics of the lines.  At the same time, there is no doubt that digital tables are exceptionally useful tools.  

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Moroccan Home and Outdoor Decorating Ideas

Today I wanted to present a few Moroccan style inspiration and buys.

1. Inspiration:

Source

Buy:

Set of 2 Moroccan leather Pouf Ottoman Poof Pouffe pouffes hassock Footstool from FezArt

2. Inspiration:

Source

Buy:

S/2 Gazebo Lanterns from OneKings Lane

Grey and Black Contemporary Glam Kitchen Design

I am very excited to offer you a sneak peek of my kitchen. They are only a few things to be done and soon it should be complete.
When it comes to interior design, I like the contemporary style...mixed with Hollywood Regency and this is what I wanted to create when designing my house.
The main color palette is dark grey for the flooring - we used 12 X 24 rectangular tiles, stainless steel appliances, light grey for the walls and kitchen countertops - Nieble Silestone Quatz, modern KraftMaid black cabinets, round kitchen table and white for the baseboards and upholstered chairs.
The mosaic rectangular tile backsplash encompasses all four neutrals. For a touch of 1920's glam, I used this crystal chandelier  I found on Overstock.
I am sure many of you recognized the  Ranunculus photograph by Jessica Nichols. The ethereal colors and composition of this piece made me fall in love with it. I needed art to bring colors into this space and this was perfect. Also, the yellows and pink mix beautifully with grey. I got this photograph in a large format: 16 X 24 inches and a modern black frame for it.

Please let me know what you think about my kitchen and what is your style?

Thank you,

Ali

 

Home Office Decorating Ideas

JOY by Prettylight

I am presenting a few items that would be a great fit for an office that any creative chic girl would like. 

LIATORP Desk from IKEA

 Swan Black Leatherette Leisure Chair from Overstock.com

Framed Dry Erase Board by AZ Creative Studio

 Hand-hooked Alexa Moroccan Trellis Wool Rug from Overstock

Agate Bookend from Amazon

{Fashion and Decor} Neon Summer Colors

Neon Leather Necklace Molecular Geometric by BooandBooFactory, $72.00

Neon Pink Paris Eiffel Tower Printed on French Toile by gGlinParis, $25.00

Love Fury from Nine West , $89

Glow in the Dark Neon Lights Nail Polish from Forever21, $2.80

Yellow Candleholders: Fleur Tealight - Lemon from ZGALLERIE, $9.95

Yellow Home Decor Ideas

Source: access.decorati.com via on Pinterest

I like to use yellow as an accent because it brightens the space. Also, this color combined with pink fuchsia creates cheerful color palette which reminds me of summer.

Yellow Pillow Cover- 18" Square

   

Decorative Yellow Pillow Cover 12"x20" Lumbar

Source:
styleathome.com via  on Pinterest

Bright Cornflower Yellow and White Traditions Damask Design Custom Shower Curtain

Source: zgallerie.com viaon Pinterest

Since the walls of my house are grey, I think this would be a great color to use for one of my rooms.

Did you use or plan on using yellow when decorating? 

Glamorous Pink and Silver Decor

I love this fabulous color! The pieces I have selected will bring a touch of glam to any space. Please click on each picture for more information.

Vintage Silver Love

Sparkly Rose - 5x7 Fine Art Print - BOGO Sale

Retro Vegas Chairs

Wall Stencil Damask Rose, Reusable stencils better than wallpaper, great DIY wall decor

Fine Art Photography - Blue Crystals Vintage Lamp Print

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DIY Pink Magnetic Chalkboard